Matthew McGinnis was created for the television series Batman Beyond. In the DC Animated Universe Matthew was the younger brother of Terry who is also the protector of Gotham City. Later, Matthew was revealed to be the next Robin, nicknamed Robin Beyond who aids his brother in the future as his side kick.
When Batman Beyond hit TV screens, Damian Wayne had not entered Batman's life, much less become Robin. Though the show followed the DC Animated Universe's history, many fans imagine that Terry McGinnis will one day become the future Batman of the mainstream DC Universe. However, for that to happen.
After years as Batman Beyond, the time has come for Terry McGinnis to name a Robin. The Robin concept has always been a wonky concept but we roll with it and learn to appreciate it. To be honest you could do almost anything with Batman, he's that versatile.
List of Batman Beyond characters This is a list of characters found in Batman Beyond, part of the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) continuity. The writing has been on the wall for a few issues now, as Matt McGinnis started his own Robin training behind both Bruce and Terry's back, examining Batcave recordings of Bruce training his son, Damian Wayne. But the official debut comes in Batman Beyond #18 when Terry finds himself outmaneuvered by the villain Payback.
For awhile now, DC Comics has been continuing the saga of Batman Beyond in comic book form. The cartoon is long gone, but people love Batman Beyond, so it's still going. And at long last, we have a Robin Beyond! For years Robin the Boy Wonder has gotten a bad rap, and one Batman actor is sick of it.
Will Friedle, who voices Terry McGinnis in Batman Beyond, thinks too many people underestimate Robin, who he finds to be one of the coolest characters in the franchise. Matt McGinnis is the younger brother of Terry McGinnis, and briefly served as his Robin. Matt discovered that his brother was Batman shortly before Terry travelled back in time to face Brother Eye.
After losing his brother and initially being unaccepting of Tim Drake acting in his stead, Matt left Neo-Gotham and explored Metropolis, where he helped awaken the Justice League Beyond and used. Batman Beyond has introduced Matt McGinnis as the new Robin of the future, and his costume is a perfect Tim Drake tribute.